Senior Governance Lawyer

Our client is currently recruiting for a locum Senior Governance Lawyer on an initial 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is £55 - £70 p/hour , via an umbrella company , dependent on PQE. The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing a varied caseload of 25 cases of governance matters Advising on the constitution and local government law & practice Advising officers on officer key decision records, committee, cabinet and council reports Ensuring all actions within the organisation are in line with the governance code and constitution Experience required: Experience required in Local Government Experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures Working hours: 37 hours per week, potential for part-time hours Monday – Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Location: Eastern England, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025